> One of the advantages of the Ares IX test seems to be an easier ability t
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> re-cycle the countdown on holds. However, a lot of what was done for the
> Ares IX test is not representative of the actual manned Ares I. When you
> add the liquid fueled upper stage and the Orion capsule systems how easil
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> will the launch countdown re-cycling be? And what will be the countdown
> hold times? T- 4 minutes was the cycling used on the I-X test, but does
> anyone know what the cycling will be for the actual Ares I?
> Dave
Ares I-X was not representative of any launch vehicle except itself.